24.9.08

FOUR MORE BOOKIES SIGN UP FOR CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE

The Championship League will be shown on a total of seven betting websites next year - four more than last season.

Perform, the internet company who stream pictures on the web, have signed a deal with Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, Sportingbet and Unibet.

They already have an arrangement with Betfair, William Hill and Bet365.

The new deal means that even more people can watch the event and, indeed, bet on it.

The Championship League is promoted by Matchroom and was credited by both Ali Carter and Joe Perry as being key to their great runs through last season's World Championship, affording as it did high quality match practice and the potential to earn pots of money.

Some players decided not to accept invites to it last season but I understand interest is high for next year's event - including from players who would expect to be picked for the Premier League in any case.

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